Rasulpur - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Rasulpur is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 28.4 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Hetampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rasulpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rasulpur is 318220. The village covers a total geographical area of 107.46 hectares and falls under the 731123 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Rasulpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dubrajpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Birbhum Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rasulpur

As per Census 2011, Rasulpur village has a total population of 767 people, consisting of 374 males and 393 females. The village has 158 households and a sex ratio of 1,050 females per 1,000 males. There are 101 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 479 literate and 288 illiterate residents. Additionally, 195 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Rasulpur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Rasulpur

Rasulpur is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Rasulpur

Public transport in the Rasulpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dubrajpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Rasulpur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Rasulpur is about 28.4 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rasulpur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Rasulpur village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Rasulpur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Rasulpur village are given below:

FAQs about Rasulpur